Do I need a lawyer to declare bankruptcy?

You can legally represent yourself. But getting an attorney is a good idea. Everything in your name is part of the case. If you own your business,...

I paid off a lean with my hoa I have a copy of the cashier's check and signature saying lien was being released, it's 3 weeks no

The process could be underway and is being delayed by getting the release recorded with the county. I would expect this type of thing to be done in...

If I marry my fiance, he has cancer. He has restitution, medical bills, and unemployment to pay back. Would I be responsible?

Most bills would not be yours since you never signed the credit agreement. There has to be some special law that would make a spouse responsible....

Workers Comp should be 100% protected: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/new-jersey-bankruptcy-exemptions.html I say should be because it...

Is there any way I can object to a garnishment after a judgement is filed if I've never been served?

You can certainly file a motion to vacate the judgment. The garnishment would not stop until an order is entered though, but if you were served at...

Most court dates and summonses do not involve anyone getting arrested. The one exception is if you were specifically commanded to appear to...

What happens if car was a designated exemption 4 ccard debt judgement but later had b replaced?

I don't know for sure if they have to file a new motion to exempt, but you would want to make sure to assert your exemption in the new car by...

Do I file a motion to vacate a default judgment if I received no notice until my accounts were levied?

Yes, you can try and vacate the judgment. You can also assert your exemptions in the property that has been frozen:...

What type of attorney do I need?

You may also need help from an investigator to find the assets, bank accounts, wages to go after. Avvo should help if you search for collection...

What can I do if a collection agency is trying to sue me.

You can dispute the debt and ask for an accounting. Make to do that in writing. They unfortunately get to tack on interest and attorney/collection...